By Taiye Olayemi
Nigerian Afro-soul musician, Uchechi Emelonye, has released the long-awaited video of ‘Underwater’, an award-winning single, which clinched the BBC Music Introducing Record of the Year 2022, in Lancashire, England.
Emelonye, in a statement on Thursday, said the single was released March 1, under Emelux Records and Finctown imprint.
She said that the three-minute long video was directed by JJ Coombes and currently available at https://youtu.be/AQ8eGc4XujY?si=8UMB_foEC57OVd-s , where it garnered thousands of views within hours of its release.
According to her, the visuals offers refreshing scenes and footages to accentuate the deep lyrics of ‘Underwater’.
She said that ‘Underwater’ was her second official video after ‘Little Black Bird’, shot in 2020 by popular Nigerian music video director, Sesan.
Speaking on her extraordinary talent, Emelonye said, “I address realistic themes because I want people to relate to my music. I can sing about everyday things to big social issues, I don’t have a limit on the places my songs can go.
“I chose Afro-soul because I have always been a vocal person. I have always felt I had something important to say or spoken up about things I am passionate about.
“Music is the medium in which I feel most confident vocalising my thoughts and feelings. I have also always felt that the tone of my voice was different and capable of making people feel different textures which is a trait most soul singers have.”
The ‘Underwater’ video currently enjoying airplay on major TV networks had its audio released in October 2022 alongside ‘Sunrise to Sundown’, another hit single of hers. (NAN) (nannews.ng)
